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Brake Warning Light Remains ON [01/2019 - 09/2022]: Procedure

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  1. PRE-CHECK 
    1. Check that all of the following conditions required for the brake warning light / red (malfunction) to turn off are met:
      1. The ABS warning light are not illuminated.

        HINT: 

        If the ABS warning light remains illuminated, make sure that the conditions required for the ABS warning light to turn off are met.

        Refer to ABS Warning Light Remains ON [01/2019 - 09/2022] 

      2. The brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly is not low.
      3. The vacuum inside the brake booster decreases.

        HINT: 

        When the vacuum inside the brake booster decreases, the brake warning light / red (malfunction) comes on.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake / Utility / Vehicle Control History (RoB).
    4. Using the Techstream, check for Vehicle Control History.

      Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [03/2019 - 09/2022]

      Chassis > Brake > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      HINT: 

      If vehicle control history is stored when the electronically controlled brake system is suspended, the brake warning light / red (malfunction) illuminates.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      There is no vehicle control history for when the electronically controlled brake system was suspended. A
      There is vehicle control history for when the electronically controlled brake system was suspended. B

    Result: 

    B 

    PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR REGARDING VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [03/2019 - 09/2022]

    NOTE:

    After performing troubleshooting and repair regarding vehicle control history, clear the vehicle control history.

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch (Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Assembly))

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    2. Disconnect the A67 brake fluid level warning switch (brake master cylinder reservoir assembly) connector.
    3. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      HINT: 

      A float is located inside the reservoir. Its position changes according to the brake fluid level.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (+) - 2 (E) Switch off (float up) 1.9 to 2.1 kΩ
      1 (+) - 2 (E) Switch on (float down) Below 1 Ω
    5. If there is no problem after finishing the above check, adjust the brake fluid level to the MAX level.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [06/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    2. Disconnect the I5 combination meter assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the A67 brake fluid level warning switch (brake master cylinder reservoir assembly) connector.
    4. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I5-16 (SW) - A67-1 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      I5-16 (SW) or A67-1 (+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A67-2 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the vacuum warning switch assembly.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2018 - 09/2022]

      OK

      The vacuum warning switch assembly is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    2. Disconnect the I5 combination meter assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the A65 vacuum warning switch assembly connector.
    4. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I5-32 (VCM) - A65-2 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      I5-32 (VCM) or A65-2 (+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A65-1 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    4. Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [03/2019 - 09/2022]

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Brake Warning
    5. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK

      The brake warning light / red (malfunction) turns on or off in accordance with Techstream operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - 09/2022]